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Were there ever two women who needed each other more but whose political differences were so starkly different? Can Sarah Palin help stanch Oprah Winfrey’s slipping ratings? Can Winfrey come to the rescue of Palin’s tattered political reputation?

During the 2008 presidential campaign, some conservatives — as well as more than a few women of all political stripes — criticized Winfrey for not inviting Palin to appear on her daytime talk show. As the first female nominee on a Republican national ticket, Palin seemed an ideal guest for the female-friendly talk-show circuit.

But after endorsing Barack Obama for president in May 2007, Winfrey declared that she would not allow her show to be used as a platform for candidates, a promise she kept. That didn’t assuage critics who groused that Winfrey had finally revealed her true allegiance in endorsing Obama: When push came to shove, she’d side with the cause of African-Americans before that of women.

On Monday, Palin will finally have some girl talk with Winfrey, perhaps Obama’s highest-profile supporter. Scheduled the day before her autobiography, “Going Rogue: An American Life,” hits bookstores, Palin’s appearance will mark the beginning of a national book tour and will no doubt produce big book sales, solidifying her position as the nation’s best-selling author.

Palin may have something more in mind, and Winfrey could help her achieve it. A new CNN poll found that 71 percent of Americans — including 47 percent of Republicans — say that the former Alaska governor is not qualified to be president, but nearly two-thirds think she is a good role model for women. “The Oprah Winfrey Show” would seem an ideal venue for Palin to convert some of her apparent role-model appeal into political capital for a possible 2012 presidential run. Consider:

• Palin’s book lays out the trajectory of a self-made woman who rose from humble roots to the national stage, a career description — and cause — that Winfrey has embraced. Palin’s attraction is strongest in the flyover states, where Winfrey’s devoted audience has made her talk show No. 1 in the nation for 23 consecutive seasons. A Lear Center/Zogby survey conducted in August 2008 found that, among 26 celebrities who had publicly endorsed a political candidate, Winfrey was far more likely to be considered “well-informed.” (Obama supporters will.i.am and Scarlett Johansson didn’t fare nearly as well.)

• Winfrey remains both kingmaker and bookseller. A 2008 study by economists at the University of Maryland concluded that her endorsement of Obama produced more than 1 million votes for him in the Democratic presidential primary. Add to this Winfrey’s ability to catapult books to the top of best-seller lists — publishers say she has 20 to 100 times more selling power than any other media personality — and you’ve got an unprecedented one-two punch.

Sarah is not America's sweetheart. Only insecure Americans deem her that title, Queen of the lonely GOP male and house bound wife. Many more find her disturbing and embarrassing. To each their own, but Americans like winners, even the underdog, not Quitters and the greedy.

Sarah is not America's sweetheart. Only insecure Americans deem her that title, Queen of the lonely GOP male and house bound wife. Many more find her disturbing and embarrassing. To each their own, but Americans like winners, even the underdog, not Quitters and the greedy.

What people found exciting about Palin was that she was NOT the Washington elite,

same-old, same-old political animal. She took on members of her own party, and

average folks could relate to her life and choices.

Perhaps if people like you had not been so quick to criticize and attack, she would

still have been able to function effectively as governor of Alaska.

I think she stepped down for many reasons, but mostly to deny her attackers

a forum to attack her on, ie, ethics in the governors office.

You can label her all you want, but you can't deny she has a natural charisma many

found interesting and worthwhile . Write her off if you like, but she's not gone -- or done.

During the primaries, there were talks of Bill Clinton’s possible meeting with Sarah Palin. Now, Hillary is encouraging a meeting with Palin. Hillary may think that it is smart politics, or that it is simply a woman-to-woman thing. But such a meeting has high risks for a Secretary of State. It would draw her back to politics—especially of the most negative type. It would give the former Alaskan Governor the broad appeal and credibility that she presently lacks. Hillary and Bill are egomaniacs who always like to get attention and, like Palin, be on the stage. Obviously, Palin calculatedly massaged Hillary’s ego by the adoring mention she gave the Secretary of State in her roughish book—and it went into Hillary’s head nicely. I predict, however, that should such a coffee talk ever take place, it will be a kiss of death for Hillary in the progressive camp! What Hillary stands to gain from it is much more than what she will lose. It will remind voters that there is some alignment between Hillary’s politics and Palin’s politics. After all, both introduced extreme, roughish even destructive language against Obama during the 2008 campaign. The negative campaign of both of these women helped kill their ultimate political ambition especially among independents and minorities. And here we go again!

During the primaries, there were talks of Bill Clinton’s possible meeting with Sarah Palin. Now, Hillary is encouraging a meeting with Palin. Hillary may think that it is smart politics, or that it is simply a woman-to-woman thing. But such a meeting has high risks for a Secretary of State. It would draw her back to politics—especially of the most negative type. It would give the former Alaskan Governor the broad appeal and credibility that she presently lacks. Hillary and Bill are egomaniacs who always like to get attention and, like Palin, be on the stage. Obviously, Palin calculatedly massaged Hillary’s ego by the adoring mention she gave the Secretary of State in her roughish book—and it went into Hillary’s head nicely. I predict, however, that should such a coffee talk ever take place, it will be a kiss of death for Hillary in the progressive camp! What Hillary stands to gain from it is much more than what she will lose. It will remind voters that there is some alignment between Hillary’s politics and Palin’s politics. After all, both introduced extreme, roughish even destructive language against Obama during the 2008 campaign. The negative campaign of both of these women helped kill their ultimate political ambition especially among independents and minorities. And here we go again!

Dude, I didn't run here out of office, she quit, period. I think its sad that you support people who are quitters. If she can't handle a few locals getting under her skin, how can she handle the rest of the lower 48? It is a pathetic gesture to assume that she did this for any other reason than one of greed. Sorry, but the truth be told.

Maybe Oprah feels guilty that she endorsed this loser Obama who's bankrupting the country and doesn't seem to care too much about anything other than making sure that there are free abortions for everyone.

Politico has some stupid writers, this one is one of them. Neither Oprah nor Sarah needs anybody, both are strong in their own right. These IDIOTS have only to write Sarah Palin, and they get a 1000 plus responses.

Sarah will be in the White House and know what to do, not like the guy we have in there now. Obamey is getting an ear full from China, they don't like the way this guy is spending our, ooops I mean their money. And yes, the USA belongs to them now, they own this counrty lock, stock and barrel, not such a good feeling is it?

Will the two women reminisce about beauty pageants past (Winfrey was, after all, Miss Black Tennessee) or bond over their mutual love of Burberry cashmere scarves? Will Palin mention the story about her sister who thought it was awesome that she’d been elected governor of Alaska, because she might get to be on “Oprah”?

I'm wondering if Oprah will ask $arah about her apparent shotgun wedding, which apparently Mrs. Abstinence palin neglected to mention in her book. Imagine that... It would also be nice to know what $arah is keeping hidden from her base by refusing to release her medical records.

From an article by THE HILL on the book, Trailblazer:

“Lorenzo Benet, an assistant editor at People magazine, tries to capitalize on Palin’s star power in his latest book, Trailblazer: An Intimate Biography of Sarah Palin.

But even with all of his focus on Palin’s values, Benet practically glosses over what was apparently a shotgun wedding. The Palins eloped on Aug. 29, 1988, to the surprise of their parents and friends. Their firstborn, Track, was delivered almost exactly eight months later, on April 20, 1989.

When contacted by The Hill, Bill McAllister, a spokesman for Palin, said only: “I think it’s part of the public record that the governor and her husband eloped.” He declined to comment on the timing of Track’s birth.”

>http://thehill.com/bookshelf/...

*****

Palin releases letter from doctor

November 03, 2008

"She waited until 10:37 on the night before the election, but Sarah Palin has released a medical summary."

I agree that Politico's writers are useless. They are staffed by a bunch of elitists who have nothing but disdain for two populist women like Oprah & Palin. How dare these losers imply that two of the most successful woman in America need to be saved. How insulting.

A new CNN poll found that 71 percent of Americans — including 47 percent of Republicans — say that the former Alaska governor is not qualified to be president, but nearly two-thirds think she is a good role model for women.

This article is absurd. Why are women always pitted against each other. Almost every author that has appeared on Oprah goes on to be best sellers which is good for Palin as an author (if we dare call her that). Oprah besides being a billionaire, owns her own production company, real estate, TV channel, school and has been on TV for over 20 years, several Emmy's........what was it again that she needed from Palin?